Operation Wolf Patrol: The Rod Coronado Story

Joseph Brown

Operation Wolf Patrol: The Rod Coronado Story

Joseph Brown

Documentary,
Nature

Feature

Milwaukee

Operation Wolf Patrol is a documentary that tells the story of eco-activist Rod Coronado and his attempt to end wolf hunting in the USA. When the Wolf Patrol is met with a tightening of hunter harassment laws, Coronado has to ask himself if he is willing to go to prison for his activism.

Operation Wolf Patrol is a documentary that tells the story of eco-activist Rod Coronado and his attempt to end wolf hunting in the USA. When the Wolf Patrol is met with a tightening of hunter harassment laws, Coronado has to ask himself if he is willing to go to prison for his activism.

125 supporters

151 followers

Green Light

RAISED $8,065

for POST-PRODUCTION

125 supporters, 151 followers

Inclusion Statement

Wolf Patrol is a conservation movement founded on the principles of biocentricity, and indigenous cultural preservation. Wolf Patrol believes in supporting the recovery of gray wolves in the USA and encouraging a greater understanding and tolerance for cultural world views that promote coexistence.

About The Project

THE TRAILER

SYNOPSIS

Operation Wolf Patrol is a character driven documentary that tells the story of eco-activist Rod Coronado as he emerges from prison and recommits himself to the protection of wild animals. The film follows Rod and his group of volunteer “wolf patrollers” as they attempt to end wolf hunting in the United States. Over the course of three years we watch Rod work to redefine his activism in an era– post 9/11, where some have called him an “ecoterrorist.” Rod’s current efforts are set against his 30-year involvement in radical environmental action. The film comes to a climax when Coronado's "Wolf Patrol" is met with a tightening of "hunter harassment laws" in Wisconsin, and renewed attempts to send Coronado back to prison. Now, Coronado must ask himself, if he is not willing to go back to prison for "eco-sabotage," is he willing to go back to fight a law that some are calling "unconstitutional"?

The Wolf Patrol crew in northern Wisconsin's Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

THE ISSUE & THE IMPACT

Operation Wolf Patrol is a film that takes on the abuse of wildlife. The film will have three main impacts. 1st, the film will expose unsporting hunting practices related to wolf hunting. Issues such as the use of leg-hold traps, hound hunting, poaching, and the use of poison to kill wolves, will all be examined. The secondary, but connected issues of bear baiting and bear hounding are also interrogated throughout the documentary. Learn more about the issues at the following links: Wolfpatrolfilm.com & WolfPatrol.org. 2nd, the film will serve as a media campaign challenging Wisconsin's new "Ag Gag" style "Hunter Harassment" law that prohibits photographing hunters on public lands. Wisconsin passed a law in April of 2016 that specifically targeted the Wolf Patrol's citizen monitoring efforts by criminalizing photography on public lands. Operation Wolf Patrol Director– Joe Brown, is currently working with the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) to challenge the constitutionality of this law in federal court. 3rd, the film will establish itself as the first feature-length documentary on Rod Coronado's 30 years of environmental activism. Upon its completion, Operation Wolf Patrol will become part of the growing canon of environmental films such as, The Cove, If a Tree Falls, PickAxe,and Who Bombed Judi Bari.

THE TRACK RECORD

Multiple short films related to the work Wolf Patrol has done in the field over the last 3 years are available on the Wolf Patrol YouTube Channel. Director, Joe Brown's recent short, "Operation Wolf Patrol: Wisconsin Wildlife Issues" has screened at 10+ film festivals across the country and is now available to view for free, online. Although "Operation Wolf Patrol: The Rod Coronado Story" will take a different approach than the films currently available on YouTube, the positive reception these previously produced videos have received is proof that the Wolf Patrol story is ready to be told in a feature documentary format.

WHERE YOUR MONEY WILL GO

Filmmaking is an expensive endeavor and those who produce films have to be very resourceful. Soliciting support via a community of contributors willing to help out via a crowdfunding initiative is one important way films gets made. The Operation Wolf Patrol documentary is already very close to the finish line. Funds from private donors, granting organizations, and community partners have already enabled Joe and his team to complete 95% of principal photography. Additional funds from Milwaukee Film's "Brico Forward Fund" will be utilized to complete some of the technical finishing process related to film production, such as sound mixing and sweetening.

Still, more money is needed:

Our fundraising goal is: $8,000.

– $5,000 will be used for expenses related to color correction and video finishing processes.

– $3,000 will be used for the licensing of archival materials / videos important to both the issue of wolf hunting and Rod Coronado's life.

Money raised via Seed & Spark will be managed with the utmost care. By contributing to the finishing stage of this film you are helping to ensure that the film reaches a broad audience by looking and sounding as "Hollywood" as it possibly can (production value matters).

RISKS & CHALLENGES

Joe Brown and his team are experienced and committed filmmakers, but creating a film is challenging, so it's fair to ask, "What if you don't reach your goal?"

The Seed & Spark platrform requires us to make 80% of our goal or we recceive no money and you are not charged. That means we need at least $6,400 to make this campaign a success, but we think we can hit the $8,000 mark, if not more!

If we don’t reach our $8,000 fundraising goal, we will put the funds raised where they are needed most and continue to recruit supporters and donors. Director, Joe Brown is also pursing additional funds via grant making organizations geared towards filmmakers and academics.

OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP

EMAIL your friends and give them a direct link to the campaign - spread the word!

Copy and paste the following language to make it easy:

Friends,

I recently came across a great documentary project that could use your support! "Operation Wolf Patrol" is a film about the hunting and poaching of wolves in the United States. The film is currently crowdfunding on Seed & Spark (www.seedandspark.com/fund/wolfpatrolfilm) and a political action campaign is in the works. Consider contributing and / or spreading the word!

Thanks,

Your Animal Loving Friend

USE THE HASHTAG: #wolfpatrolfilm

Please also use the Seed & Spark share tools when spreading the word about the “Operation Wolf Patrol” campaign.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, and THANK YOU for your support and interest!

The Wolf Patrol crew relaxes by a campfire.

Incentives

$5

SUPPORTER CREDIT ON WEB & SOCIAL MEDIA SHOUT OUT

For five bucks you will be recognized as an Official Supporter of the "Operation Wolf Patrol" documentary & get a shout out on social media. By contributing at this level you are joining a community of individuals who care about the well-being of wild animals. You will also receive a thank you message from director Joe Brown.

$10

YOUR NAME IN FILM CREDITS

For ten bucks you will be recognized as an Official Supporter of the "Operation Wolf Patrol" documentary and media campaign in the CREDITS OF THE FINAL FILM. Your name will grace the big screen at all Operation Wolf Patrol screenings. You will also get your name listed on the website and receive a social media shout out (and a thank you message from director Joe Brown).

$15

FESTIVAL CUT OF FILM

For fifteen bucks you will receive a Digital Download of the official Operation Wolf Patrol movie as screened at film festivals. You will also receive all previous perks (social media shout out, name on website & in credits). Joe Brown will also send you a personal thank you message.

$20

DIRECTOR'S CUT OF FILM

For twenty bucks you will receive a Digital Download of the EXCLUSIVE Operation Wolf Patrol DIRECTORS CUT! The director's cut comes with many deleted scenes and additional video. You will also receive all previous perks (social media shout out, name on website & in credits). Joe Brown will also send you a personal thank you message.

$25

WOLF PATROL STICKERS

For twenty-five bucks you will receive 3 limited edition Wolf Patrol stickers (um... these are really cool)! You will also receive all previous perks (directors cut, festival cut, name on website & in credits). Joe Brown will also send you a personal thank you message. (Sticker displayed here is an example. Actual sticker may vary).

$30

BE A TEST SCREENER

For thirty bucks you will become an exclusive TEST SCREENER of the rough cut of "Operation Wolf Patrol." You will receive a password protected link to view the rough cut and be given an opportunity to provide feedback about what is working and what is not working in the film. You will also receive all previous perks.

$35

OFFICIAL MOVIE POSTER

For thrity-five bucks you will receive a hard copy of the OFFICIAL Operation Wolf Patrol movie poster. You will also receive all previous perks. Joe Brown will also send you a personal thank you message. (Poster displayed here is a sample. Final poster may differ slightly).

$50

WOLF PATROL T-SHIRT

For fitfy bucks you will receive a limited edition Wolf Patrol t-shirt! Wear your t-shirt with pride and show the world you support wildlife conservation. You will also receive all previous perks (movie poster, director's cut, festival cut, name on website & in credits). Joe Brown will also send you a personal thank you message (T-shirt design shown here is a mock-up. Design my vary).

$100

SKYPE PRESENTATION WITH DIRECTOR

At this level film director Joe Brown will do a one-hour Skype Presentation for your company, non-profit, or group. Joe will also send your group video material for screening prior the presentation. Presentations can be tailored to your group's needs and can focus on wildlife issues, filmmaking, etc. Your group is also welcome to promote this event as a fundraiser for your organization. At this level you also receive all other perks.

Claimed: 5 of 15

$300

IN-PERSON DIRECTOR PRESENTATION

At this level of contribution film director Joe Brown will present his work to your company, non-profit, or group. Presentations can be tailored to your group's needs and can focus on wildlife issues, filmmaking, etc. This perk is limited to WI, MN, and MI (unless you want to pay for travel, too). Your group is also welcome to promote this event as a fundraiser for your organization. At this level you also receive all other perks.

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$5

SUPPORTER CREDIT ON WEB & SOCIAL MEDIA SHOUT OUT

For five bucks you will be recognized as an Official Supporter of the "Operation Wolf Patrol" documentary & get a shout out on social media. By contributing at this level you are joining a community of individuals who care about the well-being of wild animals. You will also receive a thank you message from director Joe Brown.

$10

YOUR NAME IN FILM CREDITS

For ten bucks you will be recognized as an Official Supporter of the "Operation Wolf Patrol" documentary and media campaign in the CREDITS OF THE FINAL FILM. Your name will grace the big screen at all Operation Wolf Patrol screenings. You will also get your name listed on the website and receive a social media shout out (and a thank you message from director Joe Brown).

$15

FESTIVAL CUT OF FILM

For fifteen bucks you will receive a Digital Download of the official Operation Wolf Patrol movie as screened at film festivals. You will also receive all previous perks (social media shout out, name on website & in credits). Joe Brown will also send you a personal thank you message.

$20

DIRECTOR'S CUT OF FILM

For twenty bucks you will receive a Digital Download of the EXCLUSIVE Operation Wolf Patrol DIRECTORS CUT! The director's cut comes with many deleted scenes and additional video. You will also receive all previous perks (social media shout out, name on website & in credits). Joe Brown will also send you a personal thank you message.

$25

WOLF PATROL STICKERS

For twenty-five bucks you will receive 3 limited edition Wolf Patrol stickers (um... these are really cool)! You will also receive all previous perks (directors cut, festival cut, name on website & in credits). Joe Brown will also send you a personal thank you message. (Sticker displayed here is an example. Actual sticker may vary).

$30

BE A TEST SCREENER

For thirty bucks you will become an exclusive TEST SCREENER of the rough cut of "Operation Wolf Patrol." You will receive a password protected link to view the rough cut and be given an opportunity to provide feedback about what is working and what is not working in the film. You will also receive all previous perks.

$35

OFFICIAL MOVIE POSTER

For thrity-five bucks you will receive a hard copy of the OFFICIAL Operation Wolf Patrol movie poster. You will also receive all previous perks. Joe Brown will also send you a personal thank you message. (Poster displayed here is a sample. Final poster may differ slightly).

$50

WOLF PATROL T-SHIRT

For fitfy bucks you will receive a limited edition Wolf Patrol t-shirt! Wear your t-shirt with pride and show the world you support wildlife conservation. You will also receive all previous perks (movie poster, director's cut, festival cut, name on website & in credits). Joe Brown will also send you a personal thank you message (T-shirt design shown here is a mock-up. Design my vary).

$100

SKYPE PRESENTATION WITH DIRECTOR

At this level film director Joe Brown will do a one-hour Skype Presentation for your company, non-profit, or group. Joe will also send your group video material for screening prior the presentation. Presentations can be tailored to your group's needs and can focus on wildlife issues, filmmaking, etc. Your group is also welcome to promote this event as a fundraiser for your organization. At this level you also receive all other perks.

Claimed: 5 of 15

$300

IN-PERSON DIRECTOR PRESENTATION

At this level of contribution film director Joe Brown will present his work to your company, non-profit, or group. Presentations can be tailored to your group's needs and can focus on wildlife issues, filmmaking, etc. This perk is limited to WI, MN, and MI (unless you want to pay for travel, too). Your group is also welcome to promote this event as a fundraiser for your organization. At this level you also receive all other perks.

Current Team

About This Team

JOE BROWN

Doc Filmmaker. Environmentalist. Activist.

Joe Brown is a filmmaker and educator currently based at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI, where he runs the Great Lakes Environmental Film Festival (GLEFF). His documentary work has screened at: The Wild & Scenic Film Festival; New Filmmakers, NY; the Birmingham Sidewalk Festival; the Dallas International Film Festival, the MKE Film Festival, and many more venues. Brown holds both a MFA and a MA in video production and currently sits on the board of the University Film & Video Association. www.wolfpatrolfilm.com

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